TP-LINK TL-MR3020 User manual

Category
Cellular wireless network equipment
Type
User manual

TP-LINK TL-MR3020 is a portable 3G/4G wireless N router that allows users to share a mobile broadband connection with multiple devices. It features a compact and lightweight design, making it ideal for travel or use in areas with limited wired internet access. With speeds of up to 150Mbps, the TL-MR3020 can handle even the most demanding applications, such as streaming video or online gaming. It also supports a variety of security features to keep your network and data safe.

TP-LINK TL-MR3020 is a portable 3G/4G wireless N router that allows users to share a mobile broadband connection with multiple devices. It features a compact and lightweight design, making it ideal for travel or use in areas with limited wired internet access. With speeds of up to 150Mbps, the TL-MR3020 can handle even the most demanding applications, such as streaming video or online gaming. It also supports a variety of security features to keep your network and data safe.

Quick Installation Guide
Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router
MODEL NO. TL-MR3020
Package Contents
TL-MR3020 QIG
Power Adapter
Resource CD Ethernet Cable
Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router
TL-MR3020
System Requirement
The following operating systems are supported:
The following browsers are supported:
• Windows XP • Windows Vista • Windows 7
• Windows 98 • Windows 2000 • Windows 2003
• Windows Me • Mac • Linux
• Internet Explorer • FireFox
• Safari • Chrome
Physical Description
1
Hardware Connection
2
In this mode, the TL-MR3020 is connected to a wired network
and transforms the wired Internet access into wireless so that
multiple users can share the Internet.
In this mode, the TL-MR3020 is wirelessly connected to the WISP
(Wireless Internet Service Provider) and share the Internet with
multiple users.
In this mode, the TL-MR3020 is connected to a 3G/4G USB modem
and wirelessly share the 3G/4G mobile connection to multiple users.
RJ45 Ethernet Port
Mini USB Port
3G/4G USB Port
Mode Switch
150Mbps TL-MR3020
WPS/RESET
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3 /4G
PSIW
PA
WAN/LAN
POWER
3G/4G USB
WPS/RESET
150Mbps TL-MR3020
Power
WPS/RESET
Internet
RJ45 Ethernet
WLAN
3G/4G USB Port
Mini USB Port
RJ45 Ethernet Port
Mode Switch
Power
WLAN
RJ45 Ethernet
Internet
WPS/RESET
This port is used to plug a 3G/4G modem/card into.
This port is used to connect the provided power adapter.
This port can be LAN or WAN port depending on the
working mode.
This button is used to switch the working mode of the
Router.
3G/4G
Wired Network
The Ethernet port is connected, but there is
no data being transferred.
The Ethernet port is transferring data.
The Ethernet port is not connected.
Wi-Fi is enabled.
There is data being transferred through
Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi is disabled.
To use WPS function, please push the button for less
than 5 seconds, and then the WPS LED will flash; to
reset the Router, please push the button for at least 10
seconds.
The Router is connected to the Internet, but
there is no data being transferred.
The Router is transferring data.
The Router is not connected to the Internet.
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The Router is on.
The Router is o.
3G/4G Router Mode (Default)
WISP Client Router Mode
Standard AP Mode
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USB Cable
SSID: 123
Mode Switch
Mode Switch
Mode Switch
1. TL-MR3020 can be powered by Power Adapter or laptop/PC through the USB cable.
2. TL-MR3020 will restart automatically after you turn the Mode Switch.
NOTE:
Connect to Network
3
For Windows 7
For Windows XP
1. The default SSID of the network is TP-LINK_POCKET_3020_xxxxxx (The xxxxxx is the last six characters of the Router’s MAC address.)
NOTE:
2. The pre-encryption of TL-MR3020 is written on the product label, please refer to it when you connect to the wireless network.
Router Congurations
4
Open a web browser, type 192.168.0.254 in the address eld, and press Enter. At the prompt,
enter the default User Name and Password: admin. Click OK to enter the Router’s management
page.
After a successful login, please congure the Router according to the working mode you
choose.
For your convenience, TL-MR3020 will keep the following two items when you switch the working mode:
1. WAN information (Internet information), such as the User name and Password of 3G/4G ISP and PPPoE, the Dynamic IP address setting, etc.
2. Wireless settings, such as SSID (Wireless Network Name), Key Type and Password.
NOTE:
Click the icon at the bottom of your desktop.
1
Click the icon at the bottom of your desktop.
1
Click Refresh network list, and then select the SSID
(wireless network name) of TL-MR3020. Click Connect.
2
Click refresh button and then select the target network. Click
Connect.
2
Here we take Wireless Network Connection as example, please make sure your device is wirelessly enabled.
1
2
Make sure the status of Airport is On, and then select the
SSID (network name) of TL-MR3020 and click it.
Click the icon at the right top of your desktop.
For MAC OS
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2
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Troubleshooting
Router Congurations
4
AP mode
WISP Client Router Mode
3G/4G Router Mode
Go to Status and check the 3G/4G
status. When the 3G/4G USB Modem
is identied, go to the next step.
1
Select your Location and Mobile ISP.
Then click Next.
4
Choose the Internet Access type, and
then click Next. Here we recommend
3G/4G Only.
3
Go to Quick Setup and click Next.
2
Set your wireless parameters. It’s
recommended that you edit the
following two items, and then click Next.
5
Click Reboot to make the settings
take eect.
6
Go to Quick Setup and click Next.
1
Choose your WAN Connection Type and
click Next to continue. Usually we use
Dynamic IP as the WAN Connection
Type.
2
If PPPoE is selected, please enter the
User Name and Password given by
your WISP. Then click Next.
a)
If Dynamic IP is selected, set the MAC Clone
page and click Next.
b)
If Static IP is selected, please enter the IP
Address and Subnet Mask given by your
WISP. Then click Next.
c)
Click Survey button to find the
available wireless networks.
3
Select the target wireless network and
click Connect.
4
The SSID and BSSID will be automatically
lled into the wireless setting gure.
Choose the Key type and ll in the
Password according to the target
wireless network.
Set the Local SSID as your local wireless
network name. Then click Next.
5
Click the Reboot button to make your
wireless conguration take eect and
nish the Quick Setup. (You’re
recommended to go to Wireless >
Wireless Security to set up the wireless
security.)
6
After the rebooting, please
reconnect to the network
according to Step 3 Connect to
Network.
NOTE:
After the rebooting, please reconnect to the network according to Step 3 Connect to Network.
If Wireless Security is enabled, you need to enter the password you’ve just set to successfully nish the connecting.
NOTE:
There are four types of sub-mode under AP mode: Access Point(AP), Repeater, Bridge and Client. You can directly use its default mode Access Point without any further conguration after pluging the WAN cable into the Ethernet Port.
While, if you want to use the other three modes, please refer to the User Guide included on the resource CD for their detailed conguration.
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If you can’t nd your location in the
pull-down menu, please tick Set the
Dial Number, APN, Username and
Password manually to manually set
them according to the information your
3G/4G ISP provides.
T1. What should I do if I don’t know or forget my login
password?
(1) Restore the Router’s conguration to its factory default
settings. With the Router powered on, press and hold the
WPS/RESET button on the rear panel for 8 to 10 seconds
before releasing it.
(2) Use the default user name and password: admin, admin.
(3) Try to congure your Router once again by following the
previous step of this QIG.
T2. What should I do if I cannot log in the web-based
management page after I have successfully
connected the Router?
You need to congure your PC(s) to “Obtain an IP address
automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically”.
As for this, please follow the instructions below.
1) For Windows XP:
Click “Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet
Connections -> Network Connections”.
For Windows 7:
Click “Start -> Control Panel ->Network and Internet
-> View network status and tasks -> Change adapter
settings”.
For Windows Vista:
Click “Start -> Control Panel ->Network and Internet
-> View network status and tasks -> Manage network
connections”.
2) Right-click “Local Area Connection”, and then click “Properties”.
3) Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” in Windows XP/2000 or
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” in Windows Vista/7.
Then click “Properties”.
4) Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS
server address automatically”. Then click “OK”.
T4. What should I do when the “Unknown Modem” message
displays?
(1) Please go to our website: www.tp-link.com, click the tab
Support” and select “3G/4G USB Modem Compatibility
List” Then please check and make sure that your 3G/4G USB
modem is on the compatibility list.
(2) If your 3G/4G USB modem is on our list but the Router shows
”Unknown Modem”, please go to our website to download
the latest rmware or bin le and upgrade the Router.
T3. What should I do if I cannot get Internet access with an
identied 3G/4G USB modem?
(1) Please insert a suited SIM/UIM card into the 3G/4G USB
modem correctly.
(2) Please plug your 3G/4G USB modem directly into your PC
and disable the PIN verication via modem utility.
(3) Please verify that your Internet connection is working on
your PC.
(4) Ask your ISP for the latest dial number and APN, correct the
pre-set information manually.
T5. How to update the rmware?
We're continuously testing newly emerged 3G/4G modem
worldwide to provide the best compatibility between our
3G/4G Router and the 3G/4G USB modems. To enjoy the best
user experience, we strongly suggest that you download the
latest rmware from our website:
http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/
(1)
(2)
Choose menu “ System Tools -> Firmware Upgrade, and
then you can update the latest version of rmware for the
Router on the following screen.
(3) If the latest rmware or bin le cannot support your modem,
please contact our technical support.
NOTE:
Tel: +44 (0) 845 147 0017
Service time: 24hrs, 7days a week
UK
Tel: +65 62840493
Singapore
Service time: 24hrs, 7days a week
Service time: 24hrs, 7days a week
E-mail : suppor[email protected]
Tel: +86 755 26504400
Global
Service time: 24hrs,7days a week
E-mail: support.[email protected]
Toll Free: +1 866 225 8139
USA/Canada
E-mail: support.de@tp-link.com
Fee: 0.14 EUR/min from the German
EUR/min from mobile phone
Service Time: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM
to 6:00 PM. GMT+1 or GMT+2
(Daylight Saving Time in Germany)
* Except bank holidays in Hesse
Tel :+49 1805 875465 (German Service)
+49 1805 TPLINK
Germany/Austria
Service time: 24hrs, 7 days a week
E-mail: suppo[email protected]
NZ 0800 87 5465
Tel: AU 1300 87 5465
Australia & New Zealand
Tel: 8 (499) 754-55-60
8 (800) 250-55-60
Russian Federation
(toll-free call from any RF region)
Service time: from 10:00 to 18:00
(Moscow time)
*Except weekends and holidays in
Russian Federation
Toll Free: 0800-770-4337
(PortugueseService)
Service time: Monday to Saturday
08:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Brazil
Tel: +39 02 66987799
Service time: Monday to Friday
9:00 AM to1:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Italy
Tel: 1300 88 875465 (1300 88TPLINK)
Service time: 24 hrs a day,
7days a week
Malaysia
Tel: 0-800-505-508
Service time: Monday to Friday
14:00 PM to 22:00 PM
Ukraine
Tel: 444 19 25Turkish Service
Service time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM,
7days a week
Turkey
Tel: (+62) 021 6259 135
Service time : Monday to Friday
9:00 -12:00; 13:00 -18:00
*Except public holidays
Indonesia
Tel: +48 (0) 801 080 618 / +48 22
7217563 (if calls from mobile phone)
Service time: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM
to 5:00 PM. GMT+1 or GMT+2
(Daylight Saving Time)
Poland
Tel: +41 (0) 848 800998 (German Service)
Fee: 4-8 Rp/min, depending on rate of
dierent time
Service time: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to
6:00 PM. GMT+ 1 or GMT+ 2
(Daylight Saving Time)
Switzerland
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Technical Support
http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/faq
For more troubleshooting help, go to
http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download
To download the latest Firmware, Driver, Utility and User Guide, go to
For all other technical support, please contact us by using the following details:
France
Tel: +33 (0) 820 800 860 (French service)
Fee: 0.118 EUR/min from France
Service time: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM
to 6:00 PM (Except French Bank holidays)
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TP-LINK TL-MR3020 User manual

Category
Cellular wireless network equipment
Type
User manual

TP-LINK TL-MR3020 is a portable 3G/4G wireless N router that allows users to share a mobile broadband connection with multiple devices. It features a compact and lightweight design, making it ideal for travel or use in areas with limited wired internet access. With speeds of up to 150Mbps, the TL-MR3020 can handle even the most demanding applications, such as streaming video or online gaming. It also supports a variety of security features to keep your network and data safe.

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